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Could this be cancer from these details in m Ultrasound report?

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ronald31131
ronald31131

The first sentence of my ultrasound report says:

"Peripheral zone inhomogeneous with left-sided hypo echoic nodularity measuring about .7 cm." '

I'm 61 have had BPH for three years. My PSA is always up at 4. however my urologist doesn't think I should have an MRI. He seems a little lackadaisical about it. Anyone have any opinions on the first sentence of my ultrasound report? Would be much appreciated.

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  • barney34567
    barney34567 ronald31131

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    1. As you have been living with BPH for some years, I assume the imaging you had was a transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS).

    2. Hypoechoic lesions (peripheral zone) may be benign or cancerous.

    3. If it were me, I would ask for a 3T multi parametric MRI. If that is not available then get a 1.5T MRI which will be reported on by an EXPERT RADIOLOGIST in PROSTATE IMAGING.

      In my case a 3T was not available but I found an EXPERT RADIOLOGIST who reported that I have an excellent chance of hosting a cancer. And he was spot on. The biopsy performed subsequently found the cancer.

    Do not jump for an invasive biopsy instead of a MRI. If the MRI is bad news or "suspicious" for cancer THEN it'll be time for a biopsy. And then you still have options, depending on the cancer.

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